Data Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Data Scientist pay in United Kingdom: London leads, Leeds trails

The United Kingdom national median for a data scientist is £99,900 a year. Among 7 metros with observed data, pay runs from about £47,700 in Leeds to £78,200 in London (1.6×).

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

A modeled national band runs about £62,100–£146,100 around that midpoint. Skilled Worker sponsorship and occupation going-rates matter as much as the ranking. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every British city.

London sits -22% vs the national median; Leeds sits -52%. Relocating inside United Kingdom for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

United Kingdom shows about 3.9% CPI in 2025. A data scientist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Machine Learning Engineer.